Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Girls' Wedding Attire
I just ordered the girls dresses for our wedding. They are sooooo cute!!!! They're a rustic lace and burlap dress with included little headbands. They are absolutely adorable!!!
Monday, June 27, 2016
Father's Day 2016
Sorry this is so late. I want to say Happy Father's Day to all you fantastic daddies out there. Namely, Louis, Jason and my pops. You all are amazing men and we are all so lucky to have you.
Louis- I could never put into words or express what it means to me that you have stepped up to the plate and love not only me, but the girls as well. It is not easy to come in and be an impromptu dad to two little girls, but you have done it. You have provided not only me, but them, a life and experiences that would never be the same without you. You care for us all and guide us with a firm but loving manner and are always there to help us back up on our feet when we fail. You have adopted B and Z and love them like you do your own, and I could never, ever thank you for your selfless love and devotion. I love you. Happy Father's Day
Jason- Thank you for being such a great dad to the girls. They are lucky to have you.
Pops- We love you. I thank you for being the worlds best dad and papa!!!
We started the day out by picking up Rachel and taking Louis to breakfast at IHOP. After breakfast we dropped Bella and Zoe off at their dads house to go have lunch and have a good time with him. Louis, Rachel and I went out and ran some errands, did a little shopping and went and looked at a few houses. After that we went and picked the girls back up and went over to nana and papas house where I made dinner. I made my pops a beef tenderloin with a cognac sauce, smashed garlic red potatoes, roasted lemon pepper asparagus, sourdough rolls, and spinach salad with honey bacon dressing. For dessert I made Louis an oatmeal cake and my mom made pops an apple pie. It was all delicious!!!
Louis wanted the newest raspberry pi for fathers day. So we got him all hooked up with a kit and a touch screen and all that stuff and so he's been nerding out with that in the mean time!!
Louis- I could never put into words or express what it means to me that you have stepped up to the plate and love not only me, but the girls as well. It is not easy to come in and be an impromptu dad to two little girls, but you have done it. You have provided not only me, but them, a life and experiences that would never be the same without you. You care for us all and guide us with a firm but loving manner and are always there to help us back up on our feet when we fail. You have adopted B and Z and love them like you do your own, and I could never, ever thank you for your selfless love and devotion. I love you. Happy Father's Day
Jason- Thank you for being such a great dad to the girls. They are lucky to have you.
Pops- We love you. I thank you for being the worlds best dad and papa!!!
We started the day out by picking up Rachel and taking Louis to breakfast at IHOP. After breakfast we dropped Bella and Zoe off at their dads house to go have lunch and have a good time with him. Louis, Rachel and I went out and ran some errands, did a little shopping and went and looked at a few houses. After that we went and picked the girls back up and went over to nana and papas house where I made dinner. I made my pops a beef tenderloin with a cognac sauce, smashed garlic red potatoes, roasted lemon pepper asparagus, sourdough rolls, and spinach salad with honey bacon dressing. For dessert I made Louis an oatmeal cake and my mom made pops an apple pie. It was all delicious!!!
Louis wanted the newest raspberry pi for fathers day. So we got him all hooked up with a kit and a touch screen and all that stuff and so he's been nerding out with that in the mean time!!
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Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Wedding Invitations- The final decision
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Honeymoon Excursions
I, well, WE are sooo excited for the honeymoon. It can NOT come soon enough. It is already much anticipated and even more needed.
Our week in paradise will be filled with plenty of sun, endless beaches, and crystal clear blue water. We will have plenty of relaxation, but we are having an absolute blast researching the area and choosing our daily adventures. This will be my first time to any where tropical. I've been to Florida- a million times, but that is really as far as my WARM beach experiences go. I've never been a huge fan of the ocean itself and have always just been drawn to cities. Anyways, I am soooo ready for this!
We arrive midday on Monday, so we will be doing nothing but getting settled, immediately putting on a swimming suit and hitting the beach. Which is where we will stay, drink in hand, until we are either starving and have to roll to the trough, or are burned to a crisp.... :P
AND THEN, in no particular order, here are some of the excursions we have decided on-
SAONA ISLAND:
'Isla Saona is a 42 square kilometer Caribbean oasis off the southern
coast of the Dominican Republic. Originally named "Adamanay" by the
Taino Indians, the island was renamed by Christopher Columbus, during
his second voyage to the Americas in 1494. The name, "Saona",
commemorated his friend Michele da Cuneo, from Savona, Italy.
Isla Saona is, currently, the most popular excursion offered in the Dominican Republic. The island is the quintessential tropical beach with swaying palm trees, bone white sand and lapping turquoise waters.'-puntacana tours
'Saona Island (Spanish: Isla Saona) is a tropical island located a short distance from the mainland on the south-east tip of the Dominican Republic. It is a government protected nature reserve and is part of East National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional del Este). It is a popular destination for tourists from all over the Dominican Republic.
The Island is famous for the natural beauty of its beaches, and has been used on many occasions by film-makers and advertisers looking for a stereotypical "desert island" setting for their film or product. It is promoted amongst European visitors as the setting for the famous Bounty chocolate bar advert.'-wikipedia
Altos de Chavon:
Altos de Chavón is a place like no other—a replica 16th century Mediterranean village in the heart of the Dominican countryside. Meticulously designed by Dominican architect, Jose Antonio Caro, and Italian master designer and cinematographer, Roberto Coppa, every detail of Altos de Chavón was handcrafted by local artisans.
The village is a cultural center for residents, tourists, and working artists from all over the world. Active studios for artists of every medium from pottery to weaving, silk screening, and everything in between line the cobblestone streets alongside shops and boutiques showcasing their unique creations. The Art Gallery features works from noted Dominican artists, as well as artists from around the world which helps to foster a dialogue of creativity and cultural exchange. Altos de Chavón is also home to the renowned Altos de Chavón School of Design, which is affiliated with the Parsons School of Design in New York.
Other sites include an archaeological museum, offering a glimpse into the fascinating history of the area, the St. Stanislaus Church, 5,000-seat amphitheater, and sweeping views of the Chavón River and the Caribbean Sea.
Santo Domingo:
We are going to take a bus into the capitol of Santo Domingo one day. It is the epicenter of the DR and is about 1-2 million people, depending on various factors. It is an old city and boasts a colonial center settled by Columbus and all that jazz. This is an all day excursion but I'm excited to get to see the city and do some shopping.
We are also trying to decided between a couple different snorkeling options. The have a reef you can actually snorkel around and do some really cool things. They also have these super cool helmet things you put on and walk on the ocean floor. I don't know. I'm game for either, so we'll just have to see on that one!! :)
Our week in paradise will be filled with plenty of sun, endless beaches, and crystal clear blue water. We will have plenty of relaxation, but we are having an absolute blast researching the area and choosing our daily adventures. This will be my first time to any where tropical. I've been to Florida- a million times, but that is really as far as my WARM beach experiences go. I've never been a huge fan of the ocean itself and have always just been drawn to cities. Anyways, I am soooo ready for this!
We arrive midday on Monday, so we will be doing nothing but getting settled, immediately putting on a swimming suit and hitting the beach. Which is where we will stay, drink in hand, until we are either starving and have to roll to the trough, or are burned to a crisp.... :P
AND THEN, in no particular order, here are some of the excursions we have decided on-
SAONA ISLAND:
Isla Saona is, currently, the most popular excursion offered in the Dominican Republic. The island is the quintessential tropical beach with swaying palm trees, bone white sand and lapping turquoise waters.'-puntacana tours
'Saona Island (Spanish: Isla Saona) is a tropical island located a short distance from the mainland on the south-east tip of the Dominican Republic. It is a government protected nature reserve and is part of East National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional del Este). It is a popular destination for tourists from all over the Dominican Republic.
The Island is famous for the natural beauty of its beaches, and has been used on many occasions by film-makers and advertisers looking for a stereotypical "desert island" setting for their film or product. It is promoted amongst European visitors as the setting for the famous Bounty chocolate bar advert.'-wikipedia
Altos de Chavon:
Altos de Chavón is a place like no other—a replica 16th century Mediterranean village in the heart of the Dominican countryside. Meticulously designed by Dominican architect, Jose Antonio Caro, and Italian master designer and cinematographer, Roberto Coppa, every detail of Altos de Chavón was handcrafted by local artisans.
The village is a cultural center for residents, tourists, and working artists from all over the world. Active studios for artists of every medium from pottery to weaving, silk screening, and everything in between line the cobblestone streets alongside shops and boutiques showcasing their unique creations. The Art Gallery features works from noted Dominican artists, as well as artists from around the world which helps to foster a dialogue of creativity and cultural exchange. Altos de Chavón is also home to the renowned Altos de Chavón School of Design, which is affiliated with the Parsons School of Design in New York.
Other sites include an archaeological museum, offering a glimpse into the fascinating history of the area, the St. Stanislaus Church, 5,000-seat amphitheater, and sweeping views of the Chavón River and the Caribbean Sea.
Santo Domingo:
We are going to take a bus into the capitol of Santo Domingo one day. It is the epicenter of the DR and is about 1-2 million people, depending on various factors. It is an old city and boasts a colonial center settled by Columbus and all that jazz. This is an all day excursion but I'm excited to get to see the city and do some shopping.
Dolphin Island Park:
I have to swim with dolphins. At least once in this life, I would like to accomplish that. Looks like I will be able to mark it off the bucket list after a trip to Dolphin Island Park.
Capitol Classic Race
The first weekend of June was the annual Capitol Classic Race. For those of you who aren't familiar, the Capitol Classic is a race for kiddos ages 6-14, both boys and girls, where they run from the Train Depot, right down Capitol Blvd, to the Capitol building. It is about a mile and the kids all do so awesome. It is sponsored by St.Al's one of the local hospitals, and the proceeds go to help their childrens foundations. Its a great time for a great cause!!
This is the third year we have participated. The first year, only Bella ran. Last year, all three girls ran, and then this year only Bella and Zoe ran. Cheers to B for being a trooper and running all three years!!!
This is the third year we have participated. The first year, only Bella ran. Last year, all three girls ran, and then this year only Bella and Zoe ran. Cheers to B for being a trooper and running all three years!!!
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| trying to get zoe over to her race area...it was a mad house!! |
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| me and zo before it started |
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| me and my b bopolis |
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| me and zo are all the way in the back corner |
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| go b go!!! She made it in about 10 minutes |
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| and here comes zoe...about 13 minutes |
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| get it gurrrl!!!!!! |
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| exhausted after the race. Thanks to TCBY for providing free froyo! Rock those metals girls!! |
Monday, June 13, 2016
Wahooz
Once again we had our company party at Wahooz. This year they closed it down to the public ai ut was just all of us. It was quite nice. As in years past, they provided a BBQ, face painting, balloon animals and all that kind of stuff. The girls look forward to this every year!
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